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core

Definition

  • noun: the central part of a fruit (such as an apple) that contains the seeds
  • noun: a central and often foundational part usually distinct from the enveloping part by a difference in nature
  • verb: to remove a core from (a fruit)
  • verb: to remove a core from
  • synonyms: assemblage, core memory, random access memory

Examples

  • He knows that he can count on the support of a 'hard core' of party loyalists.

  • The 'core' of the government's plan is to provide loans for small businesses.

  • an apple 'corer' [=a device that is used to remove the core from an apple]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -Come on. lt's garbage day. -Mom. -Look, it's simple. Skateboard, college. Little League trophy, probably attic. Apple core, trash. You can do the rest. Why do you still have these toys? Molly, out of my room! Three more days and it's mine! Molly, you're not off the hook either. You have more toys (..)
    2010 Toy Story 3